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400 Hoffman Ave

Noe Valley, SF 94114 6502001 2 units · 2 fl · 1948

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Noe Valley
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 400 Hoffman Ave rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1948
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area2,705 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6502001
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Nissanka-Khosla Family Trus
Mailing address
Nissanka Vajira & Khosla Ch 402 Hoffman Ave San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
072617

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, one-story multi-family residential building at 400 Hoffman Avenue in Noe Valley, owned by the Nissanka-Khosla Family Trust, was constructed in 1948 and has undergone some notable modifications over its lifetime. In 1992, the property underwent both vertical and horizontal additions, and during the same year, a front door was added to the building. A significant tenant buyout occurred in September 2017, involving both units with a payout of $32,500.00. The building's maintenance and incident history from 2020 to early 2025 shows various minor issues, with the most serious of recent events being a collapsed sidewalk report in January 2024, though inspectors found no issues upon inspection. The property has experienced recurring parking-related issues, with multiple reports of illegal parking, blocked driveways, and an abandoned vehicle between 2022 and 2025, including one case that resulted in a citation. Other maintenance matters have included a defaced parking sign, illegal postings, hazardous materials (glass), and general cleaning needs, all of which were ultimately resolved by the appropriate city departments. The most recent reported issues, as of January 2025, primarily involve ongoing parking enforcement matters that are currently open or were resolved through citations.

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Risk rating

How 400 Hoffman Ave's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
59th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 770 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.8%
Moderate concern 15.7%
Severe concern 13.5%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

400 Hoffman Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
Plumbing Permit May 19
Work category: 1m; 88kbtu furnace c/o.
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